Important dates
May 15:
Spring excused withdrawal deadline
May 15:
Spring refund enrollment fee
May 15:
P/NP deadline for full term classes. Seven days prior to the last class meeting for short term classes.
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Get ready for summer at DVC
Summer class sessions begin May 26 and June 15. Check
InSite
for your dates to register.
Learn more at
summer at DVC.
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Fall 2020 registration
May 18:
Priority registration: EOPS/DSPS/Veterans/Foster Youth/CalWorks
May 20:
Note takers, early graduation, athletes
May 21:
Continuing students with 45-75 units
May 26-27:
Continuing students with 0-44.99 units
May 28:
Recent matriculated high school graduates
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DVC Graduation Ceremony
DVC's Virtual Commencement Ceremony will be on
Friday, May 22
at 5 pm. We can't wait to celebrate with you! For details, please visit
DVC Grad
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Help us improve your experience at DVC by taking our survey!
It takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and just by participating, you could win a new tablet computer.
Take the survey
Participation in the survey is completely voluntary, and any information you provide to us will be treated with absolute confidentiality.
Thank you for participati
ng!
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Congratulations to our newly elected district student trustee!
Mansu Kim is majoring in business administration at DVC and an active member of the Associated Students of Diablo Valley College (ASDVC), Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) club, and has participated in the
Global Leadership Organization - UC Berkeley Chapter. His term will begin June 1, 2020. Learn more about
Mansu Kim
.
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Books and Equipment Returns
Bookstore - Textbook Rental returns
Location: Buyback Window, on the south side of bookstore
Dates and times:
Monday, 5/18 - Thursday, 5/21: 10am-6pm
Friday, 5/22: 10am-3pm
Tuesday, 5/26: 10am-3pm
Information Technology - Laptop, calculators, other equipment returns (IT will accept Library-owned calculators)
Location: 1st floor Library, main hallway
Dates and times:
Monday, 5/18: 10am-3pm
Wednesday, 5/20: 10am-3pm
Tuesday, 5/26: 10am-3pm
Thursday, 5/28: 10am-3pm
Wednesday, 6/10: 10am-3pm
Library - Library books
Location: Parking Lot 3 sidewalk next to Library (also Book Drop Bin is always available)
Dates and times:
Monday, 5/18: 10am-3pm
Wednesday, 5/20: 10am-3pm
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Basic needs
DVC is committed to supporting the basic needs of our students. If you need help, we have resources for food, housing and health services.
Learn more
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2020 census
While many of us work from home, the 2020 Census is happening in cities, counties and states throughout the nation, counting every person living in the U.S. Population data from the count determines how congressional districts distribute federal resources, in addition to vital funding for student financial aid, healthcare, housing, and transportation.
The Contra Costa Community College District is committed to ensuring that all of our students, faculty, staff and their families are counted in the 2020 Census, securing aid for our local communities, schools and colleges.
During these challenging times, your participation counts more than ever. Please take a few minutes and visit
Census CA
to complete your 2020 census form, or call 800-923-8282 for more information.
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Student club announcements
Attention all returning DVC student clubs/organizations officers! The club renewal registration process for the fall 2020 semester will officially open in
DVCsync
on
June 15
. You will need to list four club officers and two members who are already enrolled in fall 2020 classes and a faculty club adviser. Club officers with management access may login to their
DVCsync
account (using your Insite Portal credentials) and submit the fall 2020 club renewal registration
June 15 -
September 21
. For questions, please contact
John Christensen
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Academic Support Center
Do you have last minute questions, need help studying for exams, want assistance with your final essay, or need some support? We’ve got you! Visit the
DVC tutoring
for specific subject tutoring or visit the
Academic Support Center
(ASC) for help, virtual study rooms, and support. The ASC is open 9am-5pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-1pm on Friday through finals.
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Financial aid announcements
We are available to chat and answer your general questions. Visit
DVC Financial Aid
and click on the green chat bubble to speak to a live financial aid assistant during our office hours.
Need to have your questions answered after-hours? Ask Penny, our virtual assistant. She has answers to your most frequently asked questions and is available 24/7.
For specific questions or if you need to submit documents to the Financial Aid Office, please
email us
from your DVC email. Please note, Documents submitted must be clear and legible. A scanned copy of your government-issued identification must be included with you submission.
Check out our informational videos covering various topics including how to apply, types of aid available, and managing your funds. Visit
FATV
to browse videos on commonly asked financial aid questions.
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EOPS accepting applications for new fall 2020 students
Need money for textbooks? Priority registration? Dedicated academic, career, and personal counseling assistance? Apply for the DVC Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) program to see if you qualify for these services and more.
EOPS
is currently accepting online applications for new fall 2020 EOPS students. Visit
EOPS
to apply. For more information about EOPS, please email
DVC EOPS
or visit
EOPS
.
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Counseling announcements
Need to speak to a counselor? Counselors are STILL available and offering counseling through email, phone, or online web camera.
The following are ways students can access counseling appointments:
• Phone: 925-969-2140
• Email: counselingappt@dvc.edu
• Through the counseling tile on your Insite portal
Have a quick question for a counselor?
• send email to eadvisor@dvc.edu
You may have to stay at home, but know that DVC counselors are still here to support you! Learn more at
counseling services at DVC.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and DVC counselors are here for you.
Join us for individual or group counseling
May 11-22
. We are here to support you as you are coping with the shelter in place, online learning, and upcoming finals.
Drop-in individual counseling
Mondays, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Group counseling
Join us for a group processing time to talk with other students to share concerns and talk about how to get in a healthy mental space.
Thursdays, 12:30-1:30
Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
DVC is also still offering FREE short-term therapy remotely now and in the summertime for registered students through our wellness program.
Visit
Basic Needs
to learn about wellness and other free mental health resources for our community!
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Transfer announcements
Transfer updates
DVC Transfer Celebration
Ready to transfer? Congratulations - tell us about your transfer story and join this year's virtual Transfer Celebration for 2020 DVC transfers students on
Wednesday, May 13.
RSVP today!
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Book store announcements
Book buy back
Online buyback
is available now. There will not be an on campus buyback of books this semester due to Covid 19.
Summer book purchasing
Summer books will be available for purchase
online
only beginning May 15.
Spring rental returns at San Ramon Campus
Bring your San Ramon campus spring rental returns to the SRC Book Center. The new location for the San Ramon store is room W204, directly above the Learning Commons on the second floor. Rental return hours are Monday, May 18 - Thursday, May 21 from 10am - 6pm and Tuesday, May 26 from 10am – 3pm
.
Face coverings and social distancing required.
For more information, visit
SRC Book Center
.
Spring rental return at Pleasant Hill Campus
You can bring your Pleasant Hill campus spring rental returns to the bookstore. Bring to the window at the rear of the store. Face coverings and social distancing are required.
Rental return hours are Monday, May 18 - Thursday, May 21 from 10am - 6pm, Friday, May 22 from 10a
m - 3pm, and Tuesday, May 26 from 10am – 3pm.
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Umoja at DVC
Umoja (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a learning community dedicated to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of African American and other students.
We are opening up recruitment for Umoja Cohort 9 (C9) for fall 2020-spring 2021, and want you to have first opportunity to join! Joining the Umoja will be a unique and inspiring experience. Learn more about the
UMOJA program at DVC.
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First Time + Full Time = Free Tuition
As part of our College Promise effort, DVC launched the First Time + Full Time = Free Tuition (FT3) program. By completing at least 12 units, with a minimum 2.0 GPA for the spring 2020 term, you could receive a refund of your tuition!
Learn more about FT3.
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The DVC Library is open - virtually!
DVC librarians are still available online to answer your questions. Chat, text, or Zoom - we've got you covered!
Let us know how we can help!
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